
What's good today
At A Plus, we believe in the power of positive thinking — and storytelling. To us, positive journalism means looking at the day's events critically, from all angles, and with hope. Our mission is inherent to the stories we share with you each and every day. We were founded in 2014 by actor and technology investor Ashton Kutcher. We are proud to tell a different kind of story.
Chicken Soup for the Soul, the world's favorite and most recognized storyteller, publishes the famous Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. With well over 100 million books sold to date in the U.S. and Canada alone, more than 250 titles, and translations into more than 40 languages, "chicken soup for the soul" is one of the world's best-known phrases and is regularly referenced in pop culture.
Team
Leadership
Ashton Kutcher
co-founder, chairman of the board
William J. Rouhana, Jr.
chief executive officer
Elana Sofko
chief operating officer
Susan Kravitz
evp, sales & strategic partnerships
Jayson Goldberg
svp, branded entertainment, content partnerships
Emma Kapotes
director, digital design & user experience
Sales
Shannon Croughan
account executive
Shannon Stevens
account manager
Editorial
Cate Matthews
executive editor
Joel Lyons
senior editor
Sarah Barness
senior editor
Abby Rogers
senior editor, social media and distribution partnerships
Logan Tittle
director of video
Isaac Saul
lead editor
Claire Peltier
associate editor and lifestyle correspondent
Ariana Marini
associate editor
Emily Becker
associate social media editor
Lindsay Geller
associate editor
Carson Blackwelder
associate editor
Katie Ward
social and video coordinator
Raina Yoo
video editor
Office
Marielle Almanzar
office manager
Press
